TCA Chemical Peels

Reveal Your Radiance: TCA Chemical Peels

If you are looking to significantly improve your skin’s texture and tone, a Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel is one of the most effective professional treatments available. Unlike light “lunchtime” peels, a TCA peel offers a controlled, deeper resurfacing that penetrates the skin to deliver visible, long-lasting results.

Why Choose a TCA Peel?

A TCA peel works by removing the outermost layers of damaged skin, allowing fresh, healthy tissue to emerge. Our peels typically range from 20% to 30% strength and are applied topically under local anesthesia to ensure your complete comfort during the procedure.

Key Benefits

• Erases Pigmentation: Effectively fades brown spots, sun damage, and age spots.
• Refines Texture: Smooths out rough skin and minimizes the appearance of large pores.
• Softens Fine Lines: Significantly reduces the depth of wrinkles and fine lines.
• Total Resurfacing: Improves the overall clarity and “glow” of your complexion.

What to Expect

Because the TCA peel is a deeper treatment, it requires a commitment to the healing process.

• The Procedure: The skin is thoroughly cleansed, and the TCA solution is applied. You may feel a warm or tingling sensation, but local anesthesia is used to manage any discomfort.
• The “Peel” Phase: Over the next 3 to 7 days, your skin will begin to darken and eventually peel. It is crucial to let this skin shed naturally without picking or pulling.
• The Reveal: After approximately one week, the peeling process will be complete, revealing a smoother, brighter, and more youthful layer of skin underneath.

Who is a Candidate?

A TCA peel is an excellent option for patients who want more dramatic results than a mild chemical peel but aren’t yet ready for more invasive laser resurfacing. You may be a great candidate if:

• You have noticeable sun damage such as freckles and pigmented spots
• You are concerned about fine lines around the eyes or mouth.
• You have acne scarring or uneven skin texture.
• You can accommodate a few days of social downtime for recovery.

Every Patient. Every Visit.

Dr. Glicksman is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been committed to delivering expert, state-of-the-art care for her patients for over 25 years. The doctor performs all of her own consultations, procedures, and treatments and does not use “practice extenders” to care for her patients.

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